How to pronounce automatically
Say it like aw-tuh-MAT-ih-klee. Automatically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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- aw
- tuh
- MAT
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Automatically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of automatically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: aw-tuh-MAT-ih-klee.
What does automatically mean?
- in a reflex manner“he answered automatically”
- in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism“this door opens mechanically”
Where does automatically come from?
From automatic + -ally.
Words that rhyme with automatically
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of automatically.
Questions about saying automatically
How do you pronounce automatically?
Say aw-tuh-MAT-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔtəˈmætɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in automatically?
Automatically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: aw · tuh · MAT · ih · klee.
Is automatically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/ (aw-tuh-MAT-ih-klee).